rationalism in Chinese
rationalism in Chinese is 理性主义 — rationalism means the theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
rationalism in Chinese
理性主义
Pronounced: lǐ xìng zhǔ yì
(philosophy) The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
What does "rationalism" mean?
- noun The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
- noun The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as axioms, postulates or earlier deductions).
- noun A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience rather than faith, inspiration, revelation, intuition or authority.
- noun Elaboration of theories by use of reason alone without appeal to experience, such as in mathematical systems.
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What is "rationalism" in Chinese?
"rationalism" in Chinese is 理性主义. rationalism means: The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
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"rationalism" in Chinese is 理性主义, pronounced "lǐ xìng zhǔ yì".
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